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    Using 昆虫 (kūnchóng) to refer to an insect

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Modifier + 昆虫

    Explanation

    昆虫 (kūnchóng) means "insect" and is the general term for the class of small arthropods including flies, moths, beetles, and butterflies. It is used in both everyday and scientific contexts.

    Examples

    • 这本书介绍了一百多种常见的昆虫。

      zhè běn shū jièshào le yībǎi duō zhǒng chángjiàn de kūnchóng.

      This book introduces over one hundred common types of insects.

    • 孩子们在草地上观察各种昆虫。

      háizimen zài cǎodì shàng guānchá gè zhǒng kūnchóng.

      The children observed various insects on the grass.

    • 很多昆虫对农作物的生长有益。

      hěn duō kūnchóng duì nóngzuòwù de shēngzhǎng yǒuyì.

      Many insects are beneficial to the growth of crops.

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